The chemical smell is real. Yesterday was my second time using the Sleep 8 Device Kit. It's extremely simple to use which is exactly what I was looking for. However, there was a strong chemical smell the first night after using it both times. I tried running my CPAP machine for 30 minutes before putting my mask on which helped a little bit. If it were just the temporary smell, I would live with it but last night I felt burning around the outside of my nostrils and had to stop using my CPAP. This morning, the outer edges of my nose are red and sore. Could it be a chemical burn? I can't say for sure. Buyer beware - the chemical smell noted in other reviews is real.

Much better than doing it manually! It is great to have the Sleep Apnea cleaner. Doing things manually was no fun. The operating device takes quite long to charge, but once you start using it regularly you get yourself into a routine. The company communicates well, and good customer service will help you get the subsequent bags you will need. My device broke after more than a year's use, and the company quickly replaced it.

I still cannot describe the "odor"… I still cannot describe the "odor" after Sleep8 finish its cycle: it is not as the smell after rain (that one I do like), but the smell I get during and after the cycle is not pleasant (is not noxious)... Not sure if its the blue bag, the charcoal or what... I have cleaned the whole water receptacle, tube and mask, I've tried only the tube, but in all, the odor remains the same... Is it possible I am not using it correctly? Is it normal?

Excellent service - highly recommend Excellent service from Rashid and Jeffery based in King's Road. Very friendly and helpful with buying a King's size bed. Will be bringing my mum to buy her bed. Would highly recommend.

Overall a very good product Overall a very good product. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the power cord. It doesn't seem to seat firmly into the unit, so it doesn't always charge. However, it sure beats messing with manually cleaning my cpap every day!